Senior Cloud Architect Platform Architecture Toronto

Responsibilities

Lead the design and maturity of end‑to‑end cloud security across multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). With responsibility spanning core cyber domains, CSPM/CNAPP strategy, and emerging AI/Agentic AI security, you will drive enterprise‑wide security improvements through architecture, governance, and cross‑functional engagement. You will lead and facilitate the design and implementation of repeatable technical solutions and processes related to technology architecture, defining and documenting effective and transparent architecture principles, standards and guidelines regarding the proper use and deployment of business applications, data and technology within the Bank.

Act as enterprise SME across all cyber domains, driving engagement and measurable improvements. Integrate security into platform, infrastructure, and AI adoption strategies. Balance risk, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Domain Expertise

• Data Security – encryption, key management, data protection
• Network Security – segmentation, private access, WAF, DDoS
• Workload Security – VMs, containers, Kubernetes, serverless
• Cloud Posture (CSPM/CNAPP) – misconfigurations, compliance, risk visibility
• AI & Agentic AI Security – Define secure architecture patterns for AI and Agentic AI workloads, establish guardrails for AI service usage and autonomous workflows, ensure secure integration with enterprise identity, data, and cloud platforms, drive governance, accountability, and risk visibility across AI adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or relevant field
• 7+ years specifically in cloud security with multi‑domain architecture experience
• Expertise across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security
• Experience with AI/ML platforms and cloud‑based AI services
• Robust understanding of cloud security frameworks and standards (CIS, NIST, CSA, MITRE, AI RMF, OWASP LLM)
• Expert in cloud‑native security controls (IAM, KMS, VPC security, encryption, logging, and monitoring)

Benefits

BMO offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.